Contributor : Rick Childs
Confronting M&A Headwinds & Tailwinds In 2022
Crowe Partner Rick Childs shares his perspective on the growth trends revealed in Bank Director’s 2022 Bank M&A Survey.
Cloudy M&A Expectations for 2021
Crowe Partner Rick Childs reflects on the impact of Covid-19 on M&A activity and the operating environment for 2021, based on the results of the 2021 Bank M&A Survey.
M&A Risk: Beyond the Numbers
Culture plays a huge role in M&A, and how banks respond to the pandemic provides acquirers with a unique view.
Bank M&A: Setting Expectations for 2020
Find out what to expect from the bank M&A environment in 2020, based on the results of the most recent Bank M&A Survey.
Bank M&A in 2019: Is It a New World?
A pair of large bank deals have sparked hope that bank M&A is back, but a closer look at industrywide trends may temper that enthusiasm.
Today’s Outlook For Bank M&A
Rick Childs of Crowe LLP shares his insights on the banking environment, based on the 2019 Bank M&A Survey.
Bank M&A: Pricing Considerations for 2018
Rick Childs of Crowe Horwath shares his views on deal pricing in 2018, based on the 2018 Bank M&A Survey.
Sellers: Be Vigilant About Stock in a Deal
Despite the continued strong performance of bank stocks, potential sellers should exercise caution.
Should TBV Dilution Be Dead?
This article describes the limitations of relying too heavily on simple metrics, and it offers suggestions for how to perform more complete transaction analyses.
Navigating Today’s M&A Market
Rick Childs of Crowe Horwath LLP shares his perspective on the results of the 2017 Bank M&A Survey.